I just got a prebuilt PC that came with Windows 11 pre-installed, but I'm worried it might be infected with malware. I want to completely reset the system and clean my hard drive to start fresh, but I don't have any installation media and can't create it from a safe computer. I haven't found any online guides that specifically address my situation. Is it possible to factory reset and reinstall Windows 11 directly from the cloud?
2 Answers
It's understandable to be cautious about infections. Just to clarify, creating installation media from an infected PC can be risky; the virus could potentially carry over. If you're able to, try to use another computer to create a USB installation drive if you have access to one. If not, the cloud reset option is definitely safer for wiping the drive completely! It's a good way to ensure a fresh install.
If you think there might be malware on your computer, you might want to follow some malware removal steps first. But if you’re sure you want a fresh start, yes, you can reinstall Windows 11 right from the cloud! Just go to Settings > Recovery > Reset this PC and choose the option to remove everything. This way, it will also download the latest version from the cloud. Just remember to back up any important files before you do this.
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